Gasparilla brings out crowds, cops

The annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest brought more than 250,000 people into South Tampa on Saturday, and made for a busy day for local police.

The Tampa Bay Times said 37 adults were arrested, including eight facing felony charges. An additional 31 people between the ages of 18 and 20 plus one juvenile were arrested on charges of underage drinking.

Police wrote another 131 alcohol citations, the Times said. But a few unruly revelers did not spoil a good time for all in sunny, mid-70s weather. In fact, police said there were fewer arrests and citations during the parade than past years, the Tampa Tribune said.